A few weeks ago I went to the Museum of London where I came across a picture of a cattle fountain in Sloane Square as part of the London Street Photography Exhibition. I immediately recognised it having spent a lot of time completing an urban design project here. What I found interesting is that the cattle fountain — no longer in use, is still there today, but why?
The cattle fountain is durable as it is made from marble and is probably as sturdy as the day it was installed. Maybe it has become forgotten about as London moved into the age of the car and Sloane Square gradually became more and more inaccessible and an unpleasant place to sit. It could be that even though it no longer has a use it is still appreciated for its beauty…
The cattle fountain is part of what makes me fascinated about cities. It is the historical layering of the built environment which intrigues me and what helps to make the built environment unique.